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2018 winners

Issued between 2014 and 2024 under the earlier platform. Today’s awards are City, State and National Winner, and Top Doctor of the Month.

202 recognitions in 2018: City Winner 81 · Top 100 Doctors 106 · National Winner 3 · Top Doctor 12

← All years, 2014–2024

These are historical lists

Every award listed here is shown as history and is not current standing. Current recognition is decided by verified peers under the published methodology, and every award issued starting September 2026 carries a verification page of its own.

City Winner

81 doctors

Ahmedabad

Dr. Ayyappan Thangavel, MBBS MS MCh DNB MNAMS(PlasticSurgery)Ahmedabad · Plastic Surgery

Albertson

Dr. Jason S. Applebaum, MD, FAADAlbertson, NY · Dermatology

Amityville

Dr. Zoila Flashner, MD, FAASAmityville, NY · Dermatology

Amravati

Dr. Nilofer Sultan Sheikh, BDS;MDSAmravati · Dentistry

Bayside

Dr. Romeo E. Morales, MD, FAADBayside, NY · Dermatology

Beverly Hills, CA

Lisa Chipps, MDBeverly Hills, CA · Dermatology

Bhilai,

Dr. Pradeep ChaudharyBhilai, · Homeopathy

Bowling Green

Dr. Bernard S. Salameh, MD, FACSBowling Green, KY · Plastic Surgery

Briarcliff Manor

Dr. Derek V. Chan, MD, PhDBriarcliff Manor, NY · Dermatology

Calgary

Dr. Alexander K.C. Leung, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP(UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAPCalgary · Pediatrics
Dr. Andrei Metelitsa, MD FRCPC FAADCalgary · Dermatology
Dr. Richdeep Gill, MD, PhD, FRCSCCalgary · Bariatric Surgery

California

Dr. Sajjad Taha Rashed, PhDCalifornia, CA · Dermatology

Chatham

Dr. Judy Hu, MD., FAADChatham, NJ · Dermatology

Chevy Chase

Dr. Tania Peters, MDChevy Chase, MD · Dermatology

Columbus

Dr. Milroy SamuelColumbus, OH · Obstetrics & Gynecology

Commack

Dr. Robert Levine, DO, FAOCDCommack, NY · Dermatology

Costa Mesa

Dr. Peter L. Kim, MDCosta Mesa, CA · Family & General Practitioners

Dearborn Heights,

Dr. Lorette Haddad, MD, FAAPDearborn Heights,, MI · Pediatrics

Dix Hills

Dr. Howard K. Gurr, Ph.D.Dix Hills, NY · Psychology

Dubai

Dr.Delia Fayyad, MDDubai · Pediatrics

East Setauket

Dr. Valerie Goldburt, MDEast Setauket, NY · Dermatology

Edinburgh City

Dr. Taskin Sarikaya, MDEdinburgh City · Psychiatry

El Cerrito

Dr. Loc Q. Huynh, DMD, AEGD, FICOIEl Cerrito, CA · Dentistry

Elgin

Dr. Dipika PatelElgin, IL · Allergist

Encinitas

Dr. Amanda Lloyd, MDEncinitas, CA · Dermatology

Englewood

Dr. Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACSEnglewood, CO · Plastic Surgery

Fresh Meadows

Dr. Kally Papantoniou, MDFresh Meadows, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Philip Fried, MDFresh Meadows, NY · Dermatology

Garland

Dr. Pranali Patil, BDS, MSDGarland, TX · Dentistry

Hicksville

Ms. Karen Sussman, MA, CCC-SLPHicksville, NY · Speech Language Pathology

Houston

Dr. Joseph J. Naoum, MD, FACS, RPVINassau Bay, TX · Vascular Surgery

Irvine

Dr. Nissan Pilest, MDIrvine, CA · Dermatology

Kerala

Dr.Varun Menon P, 𝐌𝐃𝐒,𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐈(𝐈𝐫𝐞),𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧)𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐏𝐒(𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠),𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧),𝐅𝐈𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐒,𝐅𝐀𝐎𝐂𝐌𝐅,𝐅.𝐏.𝐅.𝐀 (𝐔𝐒𝐀)Kerala · Reconstructive Surgery

London

Dr. Mark Tam, BM, Diplomat ABHRSLondon · Hair Transplant Surgeon

Long Island & New York

Dr. David A. MayerLong Island & New York · Hair Transplant Surgeon

Los Angeles

Dr. Cigal Shaham, MDLos Angeles, CA · Pediatrics
Dr. Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCSLos Angeles, CA · Ophthalmology

Marina Del Rey

Dr. Farhad Sigari, MDMarina Del Rey, CA · ENT

Matthews

Dr. Christopher Phelps, DMD, CMCTMatthews, NC · Dentistry

Mesa

Dr. David A Warkentin, BSc, DCMesa · Chiropractic
Dr. Mike Okouchi, DC, FAAIMIrvine · Chiropractic

Minneapolis

Dr. Vinay Sharma, MD, FAAPMinneapolis, MN · Pediatrics

Mission Hills

Dr. Ramin Ganjianpour, MDMission Hills, CA · Orthopedics

Montclair

Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, MDMontclair, NJ · Dermatology

Montvale

Dr. Michael A. FiorilloMontvale, NJ · Plastic Surgery

Morgantown

Dr. Ehab Akkary, MD, FACS, FASMBSMorgantown · Cosmetic Surgery

Myrtle Beach

Dr. Dalal Akoury, MDMyrtle Beach, SC · Oncologic Surgery

Nanuet

Heidi A Waldorf MD, MD, FAADNanuet, NY · Dermatology

Nashville

Dr. Michael R. Burgdorf, MDNashville, TN · Plastic Surgery

New Orleans

Dr. Mary Lupo, MDNew Orleans, LA · Dermatology

New York

Dr. Amanda Itzkoff, MDNew York, NY · Psychiatry
Dr. Edmund Kwan, MDNew York, NY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Febin Melepura, MDNew York, NY · Pain Medicine
Dr. Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACSNew York · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACSNew York, NY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michelle Yagoda, M.D., P.C.New York, NY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Reshma Jacob, DDSNew York, NY · Dentistry
Dr. Suzanne Jennifer Friedler, MD, FAADNew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Tara Allmen, MDNew York · Obstetrics & Gynecology
Vicki J. Levine, MDNew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Will W. Lee, MDNew York, NY · Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ontario

Dr. Matthew J Nykiel, MDOntario, CA · Plastic Surgery

Ossining

Dr. Francis X. DiSpaltro, MDOssining, NY · Dermatology

Pasadena

Dr. Kay Durairaj, MDPasadena, CA · Plastic Surgery

Philadelphia

Dr. Michael Ascher, MDPhiladelphia, PA · Psychiatry
Dr. Ushama Patel, MDPhiladelphia, PA · Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Plantation

Dr. Chantal Gagnon, PHD, LMHCPlantation, FL · Life Counselor

Prescott

Dr. Anil Kumar, MD, MRCP, FACC, RPVI, RPhSPrescott, AZ · Cardiology

Ridgewood

Dr. Barry Silver, MDRidgewood, NJ · Dermatology

Rockville

Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD, FRCPCRockville, MD · Dermatology

Roslyn Heights

Dr. John Troccoli, MD, FAADRoslyn Heights, NY · Dermatology

Ruidoso

Dr. Dominique TaylorRuidoso, NM · Chiropractic

Salisbury

Dr. Ankur GirdharSalisbury, MD · Pulmonary

Stockton

Dr. Gerald N. Bock, MDStockton, CA · Dermatology

Thousand Oaks

Dr. Peterson PierreThousand Oaks, CA · Dermatology

Tinton Falls

Dr. Glenn Kolansky, MDTinton Falls, NJ · Dermatology

Toronto

Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC, FAADToronto · Dermatology

Virginia Beach

Dr. Monica Li, MD, FRCPCVirginia Beach, VA · Dermatology

West Islip

Dr. Lance Barazani, MDWest Islip, NY · Dermatology

West Palm Beach

Dr. Kenneth Beer, MDWest Palm Beach, FL · Dermatology

Top 100 Doctors

106 doctors

Dr. Abdul Hameed, MDS maxillofacial surgeonThane · Dentistry
Dr. Ahmed M. Shamiyah, BDS,MSC,FIDRiyadh · Prosthodontics
Dr. Alexander K.C. Leung, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP(UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAPCalgary · Pediatrics
Dr. Amanda Itzkoff, MDNew York, NY · Psychiatry
Dr. Amanda Lloyd, MDEncinitas, CA · Dermatology
Dr. Andrei Metelitsa, MD FRCPC FAADCalgary · Dermatology
Dr. Anil Kumar, MD, MRCP, FACC, RPVI, RPhSPrescott, AZ · Cardiology
Dr. Ankur GirdharSalisbury, MD · Pulmonary
Dr. Anoosheh Shahkarami, DDSTarzana, CA · Dentistry
Dr. Arnold J. Malerman, DDSGlenside, PA · Orthodontics
Dr. Ashank Mishra, MDS(Perio), MLD(Vienna), MFDRCSI(Ireland), FBOCI, FICD(USA)Hyderabad · Dentistry
Dr. Ayyappan Thangavel, MBBS MS MCh DNB MNAMS(PlasticSurgery)Ahmedabad · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Ban Barbat, DDSShelby Township, MI · Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Barry Silver, MDRidgewood, NJ · Dermatology
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC, FAADToronto · Dermatology
Dr. Bernard S. Salameh, MD, FACSBowling Green, KY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Brijesh Chandwani, DMDNew York, NY · Dentistry
Dr. Chantal Gagnon, PHD, LMHCPlantation, FL · Life Counselor
Dr. Christopher Phelps, DMD, CMCTMatthews, NC · Dentistry
Dr. Cigal Shaham, MDLos Angeles, CA · Pediatrics
Dr. Dalal Akoury, MDMyrtle Beach, SC · Oncologic Surgery
Dr. David A Warkentin, BSc, DCMesa · Chiropractic
Dr. David A. MayerLong Island & New York · Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Derek V. Chan, MD, PhDBriarcliff Manor, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Dominique TaylorRuidoso, NM · Chiropractic
Dr. Doris Day, MD, MANew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr.Delia Fayyad, MDDubai · Pediatrics
Dr.Varun Menon P, 𝐌𝐃𝐒,𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐈(𝐈𝐫𝐞),𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧)𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐏𝐒(𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠),𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧),𝐅𝐈𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐒,𝐅𝐀𝐎𝐂𝐌𝐅,𝐅.𝐏.𝐅.𝐀 (𝐔𝐒𝐀)Kerala · Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Edmund Kwan, MDNew York, NY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Ehab Akkary, MD, FACS, FASMBSMorgantown · Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Elizabeth Lowery, DDSTexas, TX · Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Eric Zeiszler, DC, CKTP, CMTApple Valley, MN · Chiropractic
Dr. Evelyn T. Samuel, DMDFairfax, VA · Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Farhad Sigari, MDMarina Del Rey, CA · ENT
Dr. Febin Melepura, MDNew York, NY · Pain Medicine
Dr. Francis X. DiSpaltro, MDOssining, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Gerald N. Bock, MDStockton, CA · Dermatology
Dr. Glenn Kolansky, MDTinton Falls, NJ · Dermatology
Dr. Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACSEnglewood, CO · Plastic Surgery
Heidi A Waldorf MD, MD, FAADNanuet, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Hirshel Kahn, MDNew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACSNew York · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Howard K. Gurr, Ph.D.Dix Hills, NY · Psychology
Dr. Janet L. Jordan, DDSPhoenix, AZ · Orthodontics
Dr. Jason S. Applebaum, MD, FAADAlbertson, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, MDMontclair, NJ · Dermatology
Dr. John Sands, DMDFayetteville · Dentistry
Dr. John Troccoli, MD, FAADRoslyn Heights, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Joseph J. Naoum, MD, FACS, RPVINassau Bay, TX · Vascular Surgery
Dr. Joyce Kahng, DDSCosta mesa, CA · Dentistry
Dr. Judy Hu, MD., FAADChatham, NJ · Dermatology
Dr. Kally Papantoniou, MDFresh Meadows, NY · Dermatology
Ms. Karen Sussman, MA, CCC-SLPHicksville, NY · Speech Language Pathology
Dr. Kay Durairaj, MDPasadena, CA · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Kenneth Beer, MDWest Palm Beach, FL · Dermatology
Dr. Lance Barazani, MDWest Islip, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACSNew York, NY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Leo Arellano, DDSSan Francisco, CA · Dentistry
Lisa Chipps, MDBeverly Hills, CA · Dermatology
Dr. Loc Q. Huynh, DMD, AEGD, FICOIEl Cerrito, CA · Dentistry
Dr. Lorette Haddad, MD, FAAPDearborn Heights,, MI · Pediatrics
Dr. Marc J Rasmussen, DMDCharlotte · Dentistry
Dr. Mark Tam, BM, Diplomat ABHRSLondon · Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Mark Troilo, DDSRose Hill, KS · Dentistry
Dr. Mary Lupo, MDNew Orleans, LA · Dermatology
Dr. Matthew J Nykiel, MDOntario, CA · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Meryl Joerg, MD, FAADNew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Michael A. FiorilloMontvale, NJ · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michael Ascher, MDPhiladelphia, PA · Psychiatry
Dr. Michelle Yagoda, M.D., P.C.New York, NY · Plastic Surgery
Dr. Mike Okouchi, DC, FAAIMIrvine · Chiropractic
Dr. Milroy SamuelColumbus, OH · Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Monica Li, MD, FRCPCVirginia Beach, VA · Dermatology
Dr. Nilofer Sultan Sheikh, BDS;MDSAmravati · Dentistry
Dr. Nissan Pilest, MDIrvine, CA · Dermatology
Dr. Paul Hung, DDS MSDallas, TX · Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Peter L. Kim, MDCosta Mesa, CA · Family & General Practitioners
Dr. Peterson PierreThousand Oaks, CA · Dermatology
Dr. Philip Fried, MDFresh Meadows, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Pradeep ChaudharyBhilai, · Homeopathy
Dr. Pranali Patil, BDS, MSDGarland, TX · Dentistry
Dr. Rabiel Amirian, DDS, FICOIBrooklyn, NY · Dentistry
Dr. Ramin Ganjianpour, MDMission Hills, CA · Orthopedics
Dr. Reshma Jacob, DDSNew York, NY · Dentistry
Dr. Richdeep Gill, MD, PhD, FRCSCCalgary · Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Robert Levine, DO, FAOCDCommack, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Romeo E. Morales, MD, FAADBayside, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Ronald Prussick, MD, FRCPCRockville, MD · Dermatology
Dr. Sagar J. Abichandani, MDS., MSc, MSMumbai · Prosthodontics
Dr. Sajjad Taha Rashed, PhDCalifornia, CA · Dermatology
Sandra J. Eleczko, DDSLivonia, NY · Dentistry
Dr. Sonoa Au, MD, FACSRoslyn Heights, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Soraya Acevedo, D.D.S.Ontario · Dentistry
Dr. Suzanne Jennifer Friedler, MD, FAADNew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Tania Peters, MDChevy Chase, MD · Dermatology
Dr. Tara Allmen, MDNew York · Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Taskin Sarikaya, MDEdinburgh City · Psychiatry
Dr. Tatiana KhromBrooklyn, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCSLos Angeles, CA · Ophthalmology
Dr. Ushama Patel, MDPhiladelphia, PA · Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Valerie Goldburt, MDEast Setauket, NY · Dermatology
Vicki J. Levine, MDNew York, NY · Dermatology
Dr. Vinay Sharma, MD, FAAPMinneapolis, MN · Pediatrics
Dr. Will W. Lee, MDNew York, NY · Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Yosvel Blanco Sanchez, DMD, FICOISummerfield, FL · Dentistry
Dr. Zoila Flashner, MD, FAASAmityville, NY · Dermatology

National Winner

3 doctors

Dr. Christopher Phelps, DMD, CMCTMatthews, NC · Dentistry
Dr.Varun Menon P, 𝐌𝐃𝐒,𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐈(𝐈𝐫𝐞),𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧)𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐏𝐒(𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠),𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧),𝐅𝐈𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐒,𝐅𝐀𝐎𝐂𝐌𝐅,𝐅.𝐏.𝐅.𝐀 (𝐔𝐒𝐀)Kerala · Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Nilofer Sultan Sheikh, BDS;MDSAmravati · Dentistry

Top Doctor

12 doctors

Dr. Anil Kumar, MD, MRCP, FACC, RPVI, RPhSPrescott, AZ · Cardiologist
Dr. Ashank Mishra, MDS(Perio), MLD(Vienna), MFDRCSI(Ireland), FBOCI, FICD(USA)Hyderabad · Dentist
Dr. Christine Petti, MDTorrance, CA · Plastic Surgeon
Dr. David A. MayerLong Island & New York · Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Dominique TaylorRuidoso, NM · Chiropractor
Dr. Doug ThompsonBloomfield Hills, MI · Consultant for Dentist
Dr.Varun Menon P, 𝐌𝐃𝐒,𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐈(𝐈𝐫𝐞),𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧)𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐏𝐒(𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠),𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧),𝐅𝐈𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐒,𝐅𝐀𝐎𝐂𝐌𝐅,𝐅.𝐏.𝐅.𝐀 (𝐔𝐒𝐀)Kerala · Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Febin Melepura, MDNew York, NY · Pain Medicine Specialist
Dr. Loc Q. Huynh, DMD, AEGD, FICOIEl Cerrito, CA · Dentist
Dr. Mark Tam, BM, Diplomat ABHRSLondon · Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Nissan Pilest, MDIrvine, CA · Dermatologist
Dr. Ushama Patel, MDPhiladelphia, PA · Psychiatrist

A doctor on this list does not hold a current award. The 2027 cycle is open to every doctor, whether or not they have won before.

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